Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary Academy

Welcome to Our Lady's

Choosing the right school is a huge decision, and we would love to help.

We warmly invite you to get in touch and arrange a visit so you can see our wonderful classrooms in action, meet our team, and ask any questions you may have.

If you’d like to book a tour or need a helping hand with your application, please call our friendly office team on 01484 310700.

You can also contact Kirklees Council directly on 01484 221000.

Use the drop-down tabs below to explore our admissions procedures.

For a Reception Class Admission

Is your little one born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023? If so, they’ll be starting their big adventure in Reception in September 2027!

The application process for September 2027 will open in September 2026.

To apply for a Reception place for your child, please follow these steps:

Apply Online: Visit the Kirklees Council Admissions website and select “Apply online” by 15 January 2027. https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/admissions/apply-primary-school-place.aspx

Supplementary Form: Along with your online application, our school requires a supplementary form. You can download The Supplementary Form below or pop into the school office to collect a paper copy.

Supplementary Form

If you’d like to book a tour or need a helping hand with your application, please call our friendly office team on 01484 310700. You can also contact Kirklees Council directly on 01484 221000.

We can't wait to welcome you and your child to our school family!

For a Mid Term School Admission

For a mid-term ("in-year") school admission in Kirklees, follow these steps to secure a place for your child:

Contact the school for a look around: Before applying, you are encouraged to contact your preferred schools directly to arrange a visit or a look around and check if they have any available spaces in your child's year group.

Apply through Kirklees Admissions: All in-year applications must be submitted online via the Kirklees Parent Portal.
Stage 1: Create a parent portal account if you haven't already.
Stage 2: Add your child’s legal details as they appear on their birth certificate.
Complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF): If you are applying to a voluntary aided (church) school, Catholic school, or certain grammar schools, you must complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) in addition to the main application.
Return the SIF directly to the school, not the council.
Once submitted, the admission authority aims to notify you of the outcome within 10 to 15 school days.

Parent Information Booklet

parents information leaflet updated march 2026.pdf

Appeals

If you are unsuccessful at gaining a place you will be advised of your right to appeal. The appeal should be made in writing directly to the Academy Councillors of the school. Please contact the school office for more information.

Admission appeals are handled through the Diocese of Leeds and are heard by an independent appeal panel set up under the Education Act 1998 to hear appeals by parents against the refusal by the school’s Governing Body to admit their child to the school of their preference. Panels consist of three members who are independent of the school and their decision is binding on the school. The school are asked to present to the panel the reasons why admission was refused and why the admission of an additional child would cause prejudice to the school, this is known as a prejudice appeal. The parent will have the opportunity to say why they want a place at the school.

Guidance Notes for Parents - Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 & Year 6

Guidance Notes for Parents - Reception, Year 1 & Year 2

Appeals Timetable Appeals form

All Relevant Admissions Documents

Admissions Policy 2025-2026 Admissions Policy 2026-2027 Admissions Policy 2027-2028

Supplementary Information Form 2026-2027

Our Lady's Boundary Map